Originally Posted by
entropy
One would think that the Haredim would be able to figure out some sort of loophole that temporarily transfers ownership of the airline to non-Jews. I was in Paris a few weeks ago and was surprised to see Hechsher'd restaurants open and selling food in the marais.
Because it's not necessarily the halacha at play but rather the principle, it'd be harder to find a loophole
Originally Posted by
lev441
But my question is why would they boycott el al? Because it is a 'jewish' airline? Does anyone know if this would happen for sure?
Exactly. The idea being not to support a Jewish-owned business that violates the Sabbath so publicly